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- 2007.11.14
CHOICE # 373
Council uncovers widespread trade practice of foisting off snake and lizard meat as crocodile meat Council exposes myths in beauty treatment of double eyelids Wilful conversion of headlamps is of rising road safety concern Consumer advice in...
- 2007.11.14
Consumer advice in the face of inflation driving food prices up -CHOICE # 373
Consumers are facing significantly increased prices and reduced promotional discounts in the purchase of daily foods. Concerned over the escalating rate of inflation, the Consumer Council has recently surveyed the market to assess the inflationary...
- 2007.11.14
Council exposes myths in beauty treatment of double eyelids -CHOICE # 373
The Consumer Council is continuing its vigilance on dubious advertising claims on beauty treatment services. The latest claims brought to light concern double eyelids. In the opinion of the experts, such claims are based on mere myths. Myth number...
- 2007.11.14
Council uncovers widespread trade practice of foisting off snake and lizard meat as crocodile meat - CHOICE # 373
Crocodile meat is hardly a gourmet dish. But for some people, it ...
- 2007.11.14
Fried Fritters - CHOICE # 373
Following the release of the test report last month on trans fats in foods, there has appeared some advertising suggesting that since fried fritters contain no cholesterol and a level of trans fats close to zero, they are healthy for consumption....
- 2007.11.14
Textbook Revision Survey - CHOICE # 373
The annual textbook revision survey of the Consumer Council on four selected sets of textbooks has drawn the assessment that the revisions in these textbook are "quite necessary". The assessment criteria were based on the grading on the necessity of...
- 2007.11.14
Timely safety advice on use of electric water heaters - CHOICE #373
With the weather cooling, consumers are duly cautioned on the use of electric water heaters to ensure safety. Consumers are particularly reminded of a safety concern caused by the additional installation of on/off control valve to the shower head...
- 2007.11.14
Wilful conversion of headlamps is of rising road safety concern -CHOICE # 373
The Consumer Council has expressed concern at motorists converting their vehicles with illegal high-power white headlamps. White headlamps that do not meet legal standards could lead to road accidents endangering the lives of other motorists - and...